POLICE PATROL

EASY – BLACK QUESTIONS

1. A communication that which occur within the framework of the informal organization.
A. Formal B. Informal
C. Verbal D. Non-verbal
2. A crew which is assigned to a mobile car usually consists of _____.
A. A driver and intelligence agent
B. A driver and traffic man
C. A driver and a recorder
D. A driver, recorder and supervisor
3. A general statement of intention and typically result within a time horizon of a year or more.
A. Objective B. Goal
C. Plan D. Research
4. A good plan is a good image builder; this statement belongs to what importance of planning.
A. Doing more with less
B. We must pro-act, not just react
C. Reflects your competence
D. Help make your people more productive.
5. Control of superior should not be more than what he can effectively direct.
A. Unity of Command B. Span of Control
C. Delegation of Authority D. Chain of Command
6. Dogs have an acute sense of ____________ thus, their utilization in tracking down lost persons or illegal drugs.
A. smell B. hearing
C. eating D. drinking
7. Employees should receive order from one superior only.
A. Unity of command B. Unity of direction
C. Centralization D. Authority and Responsibility
8. It is the total number of police officers assigned in patrol duties.
A. Mandatory Strength B. Effective Strength
C. Physical Strength D. None of these
9. It is the vintage type of patrol and still plays an important role in the development of officers today.
A. Automobile patrol B. Foot patrol
C. Motorcycle patrol D. Bicycle patrol
10. Police visibility in strategic and crime prone areas projects _____ thus, an effective crime prevention strategy.
A. Police discretion B. Police omnipresence
C. Police authority D. Police Effectiveness
11. The act of expelling a squatter by the legal process is called:
A. demolition B. squadron
C. eviction D. tear down
12. The budget is a _____________ in terms of expenditure requirements.
A. tactical plan B. financial plan
C. work plan D. control plan
13. The first head of the Metropolitan police force that earned the title as “the Father of Modern Policing System”.
A. Edgar Hoover B. Henry Fielding
C. Brig Gen Rafael Crame D. Sir Robert Peel
14. The transmission, storage and display of documents in the computer system.
A. Radio B. Facsimile
C. Telephone D. Electronic Mail
15. This is considered as a powerful tool of mass communication and cornerstone for civilization.
A. Speech B. Written language
C. Spoken language D. Sign Language
16. This is known as the vintage type of patrol…
A. Automobile patrol B. Motorcycle patrol
C. Foot patrol D. Bicycle patrol
17. This is the only unit in the police organization which is directly and constantly in contact with the public.
A. Barangay tanod B. Patrol force
C. Police force D. Traffic division

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18. What is the essence of police function?

A. Enforcement B. Patrol
C. Police visibility D. Crime detection
19. Which of the following is best suited to the word “stealth” in the types of patrol?
A. Motorcycle patrol B. Foot patrol
C. Canine patrol D. Automobile patrol
20. Which of the following is most ideally suited to evacuation and search-and-rescue duties?
A. motorcycle B. helicopter
C. patrol car D. bicycle
21. Which of the following is considered as the most important factor in formulating an effective patrol strategy?
A. training of station commander
B. adequacy of resources of the police station
C. rank of the patrol commander
D. salary rates of police personnel
22. Which of the following is the oldest warning device?
A. trumpet B. horn
C. radio D. siren
23. Which of the following is the oldest type of patrol?
A. horse B. foot
C. canine D. Police
24. Which type of patrol should be utilized in the event of securing the place for bomb threat?
A. Mounted patrol B. Marine patrol
C. Foot patrol D. Canine Patrol
25. Upon arrival at his assigned beat, the patrol officer must immediately report to the ________.
A. Desk officer B. Commander
C. Unit supervisor D. Supervisor
26.In the police organization, the division that had been regarded as the core and at the same time the operational heart
for the reason that it performs almost all the function of police organization is referred to as the;
A. traffic B. intelligence
C. investigation D. patrol
27. The primary function of the patrol division is crime prevention. In the effort of the division to perform their function,
patrol officers on beat should be able to eliminate the factors that contribute to the development of crime, especially the
existence of;
A. desire B. instrumentality
C. opportunity D. motive
28. In police patrol, timely and appropriate exercise of judgement or decision in answer to whatever services required by
the public to any forms of situation is best describe to as;
A. judgement B. decision making ability
C. common sense D. motive
29. In the fight of patrol division to prevent crime, the division should be able to eliminate the existence of opportunity,
which is their primary concern, and this is being realized by means of;
A. patrol B. police visibility
B. presence in the area D. performance of function
30. The objective of patrol that falls under the category of protection for it involves the prevention of crime through the
noticeable presence of police vehicles and personnel is called;
A. traffic enforcement B. selective enforcement
C. preventive enforcement D. law enforcement
31. Robert Peel, being the father of modern policing system identified the soundest among all criminological philosophies
and this is the principle of;
A. law enforcement B. prevention of crime
C. order and maintenance D. protection of life and properties
32. A system applied by patrol division that has been proven to be very effective patrol procedure. This is being performed
by identifying a certain area subject to a high crime rate and spends a greater part of their patrolling time is referred to as;
A. law enforcement B. preventive enforcement
C. selective enforcement D. traffic enforcement

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33. Among the different types of patrol, this had been regarded to as the second oldest and its use is very minimal in
cities;
A. bicycle patrol B. motorcycle patrol
C. automobile patrol D. horse patrol
34. A type of patrol that has an advantage on stilt and mobility is referred to as the;
A. bicycle B. motorcycle
C. foot patrol D. horse patrol
35. In this method of patrol cover and search, two patrol officers alternately take the load in the search and cover each
other as they progressively move on.
A. spot cover B. foot search
C. leaf frog D. quadrant
36. What is that process of deciding in advance what to do, how to do it and who is to do it?
A. forecasting B. prioritizing
C. objective setting D. planning
37. It is a specific commitment to achieve a measurable result within a specific period of time. The statement is referring
to?
A. objective B. mission
C. vision D. goal
38. The actions of the patrol officers killing the person that run amok were in accordance to principles of:
A. self preservation B. self defense
C. discretion D. maintaining peace and order
39. Seeing ahead and making sound assumptions.
A. forecasting B. foretelling
C. prioritizing D. documenting
40. The control of superior should not be more that what he can effectively direct. What is referred to this?
A. chain of command B. delegation of authority
C. span of control D. unity of command
41. It is a general statement of intention and typically with a time horizon of a year or more. What is referred to this
statement?
A. mission B. vision
C. goal D. objective
42. What is that approach that concludes a long range and comprehensive planning are not only too difficult, but
inherently bad?
A. incremental planning B. transactive planning
C. synoptic planning D. radical planning
43. The beneficial aspect of this approach includes a greater sensitivity to the unintended and negative side effects of the
plan. Which is referred to this statement?
A. incremental planning B. advocacy planning
C. transactive planning D. radical planning
44. It is acknowledge that effective attainment of deterrence, apprehension and non-criminal related activity should result
in high levels of perceived community security and satisfaction with police activities. What is referred to this?
A. deterrence and prevention
B. sense of community security and satisfaction
C. apprehension
D. non-criminal related services
45. What is that process of deciding in advance what to do, how to do it and who is to do it?
A. forecasting B. prioritizing
C. objective setting D. planning
46. It is a specific commitment to achieve a measurable result within a specific period of time. The statement is referring
to:
A. objective B. mission
C. vision D. goal
47. It is the vintage type of patrol but still plays an important role in the development of officers today. What is referred to
this?
A. bicycle patrol B. foot patrol
C. automobile patrol D. motorcycle patrol

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48. Which do not belong to the group?

A. covers a wider area
B. ability to observe closely
C. provides faster response to public calls
D. provides constant availability to public
49. What is the only form of police service that directly attempts to eliminate the desire and opportunity to commit crime?
A. traffic management B. criminal investigation
C. patrol D. juvenile service
50. Mr. Mendoza is a policeman; his ultimate goal in the society is what?
A. enforcement of laws B. preservation of peace and order
C. prevention of crime D. safeguarding the life of the citizens

MODERATE - BLUE QUESTIONS

1. A doctrine that provides guidance for specialized activities of the PNP in the broad field of interest such as personnel,
intelligence operation, logistics, planning etc.
A. Operational B. Functional
C. Ethical D. Fundamental
2. Which of the following strategies is not true?
A. patrol officers are assigned to the New Cops on the Block
B. foot patrol places the patrol officers to greater danger than mobile patrol
C. helicopter patrol is of no use in search and rescue operation
D. the PNP does employ foot patrol
3. It is the police function which serves as the Backbone of the police service. In all types of police situations, there is a
specific unit assigned to undertake this function in view of its importance.
A. vice control B. traffic enforcement
C. patrol D. criminal investigation
4. Which of the following is not true about police patrol?
A. the show window of the PNP B. an indispensable unit
C. a preventive measure D. relies on common prudence
5. The act of temporarily denying an officer the privilege of performing his police duties in consequence of an offense and
violation of rules and regulations.
A. dismissal B. restriction
C. suspension D. reprimand
6. Which of the following is an advantage to telephone system?
A. Used only for oral communication
B. Information’s can be conveyed rapidly
C. Telephone technology generally permits only one limited number of telephone calls to be received.
D. The person receiving the telephone call usually has no means of determining the true source of the call
7. Which of the following is not included in the patrol function?
A. Inspection of Identified hazards
B. Investigation of crimes after this reported to the investigation section
C. Routine preventive patrol
D. Response to citizen calls for assistance
8. The utilization of units or elements of the PNP for the purpose of protection of lives and properties, enforcement of laws
and maintenance of peace and order.
A. Assignment B. Designation
C. Deployment D. Employment
9. This communication refers to behaviors such as the inflection of the voice, emphasis to given words, gestures,
behaviors, or expression of the body that impart information to a receiver.
A. Formal B. Informal
C. Verbal D. Non-verbal
10. This pattern is usually done before the tour of duty ends.
A. counter patrol pattern B. clockwise patrol pattern
C. crisscross patrol pattern D. counter-clockwise patrol pattern

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11. The responsibility of this unit is to conduct foot patrol in areas of high crime, respond to unsecured building to conduct
searches, and assist fellow officers in tracking down wanted criminals.
A. Mounted patrol B. Marine patrol
C. Aviation unit patrol D. Canine Patrol
12. They are task to provide protection to our waters from poachers and smuggling, illegal fishing and all other illegal
activities, which directly affect the water resources of the country.
A. Mounted patrol B. Marine patrol
C. Aviation unit patrol D. Canine Patrol
13. What is the new concept, police strategy which integrates the police and the community interests into a working
relationship so as to produce the desired organizational objectives of peacemaking?
A. Preventive Patrol B. Community Relation
C. Team Policing D. Directed Patrol
14. Which theory of patrol state that police visibility increases the opportunity to apprehend criminals by soothing them
and letting them believe that their crimes will not be detected?
A. low profile theory B. high visibility
C. theory of omnipresence D. team policing
15. The amount and nature of the demands of the police service are not the same on all three (3) shifts. It is therefore
necessary to make available maximum manpower at the time the police service is of greatest demand. This is
organization by:
A. clientele B. purpose
C. time D. process
16. If a crime occurs in the community where mobile patrol is maintained by the local police office, a call thus is made in
an easily remembered telephone like 911 and 117 from the time of the receipt of the call by the police dispatcher to the
arrival of the mobile patrol at the scene is referred to as:
A. Effectiveness time B. Pronto time
C. Mobile run time D. Police Response time
17. You are a patrol officer. You use your own judgment to decide in a particular situation that comes your way. This
description is refers to what?
A. the use of investigation B. the use of crime prevention
C. the use of supervision D. the use of discretion
18. Which of the following do not belong to the group?
A. capable to provide advice A. constantly available when needed
C. fosters police corruption D. dependable when called upon
19. Its purpose is to provide for the consideration/coordination of several persons, activities or process to achieve a
particular desired outcome. What is referred to this?
a. operational plan B. contingency plan
C. programmatic plan D. strategic plan
20. How would you reach your goal? Is a question based on what element of planning?
A. duration B. goal
C. course of action D. resources needed
21. It deals with the problem tomorrow.
A. goal B. planning
C. objective D. guide
22. Assuming that you are the Chief of Police of a certain city, what plan is it if it includes plan for the schedules of your
subordinates, together with the things and processes?
A. operational plan B. contingency plan
C. programmatic plan D. strategic plan
23. These are examples of natural disaster, except?
A. storm B. hurricane
C. earthquake D. aircraft crash
24. It is designed to do nothing more than to maintain the status quo, the current level of accomplishment in fulfilling the
agency’s basic function. What is referred to this?
A. operational plan B. contingency plan
C. programmatic plan D. strategic plan

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25. It involves the introduction of a single, specific change in an organization over a limited period. What is referred to
this?
A. programmatic plan B. project
C. program D. strategic plan
26. An organization is more effective if it enables the individual to contribute to the organizations objectives. What is
referred to this?
A. principle of balance
B. principle of organizational efficiency
C. principle of absoluteness of responsibility
D. principle of unity of objective
27. The responsibility of the subordinates to their superior for their performance is absolute. What is referred to this?
A. principle of balance
B. principle of organizational efficiency
C. principle of absoluteness of responsibility
D. principle of unity of objective
28. The superior cannot escape responsibility for the organization on activities performed by their subordinates. What is
referred to this?
A. principle of balance
B. principle of organizational efficiency
C. principle of absoluteness of responsibility
D. principle of unity of objective
29. The application of principles must be balance to ensure the effectiveness of the structure in meeting organizations
objectives. What is referred to this?
A. principle of balance
B. principle of organizational efficiency
C. principle of absoluteness of responsibility
D. principle of unity of objective
30. The organization structure is effective if it is structured to aid the accomplishment of the organizations objectives with
the minimum cost. What is referred to this?
A. principle of balance
B. principle of organizational efficiency
C. principle of absoluteness of responsibility
D. principle of unity of objective
31. As a member of an organization, you are strictly observing a protocol. What is referred to this?
A. chain of command B. delegation of authority
C. span of control D. unity of command
32. You are a supervisor, you delegate authority to your immediate officers for more mobility. What is referred to this?
A. chain of command B. delegation of authority
C. span of control D. unity of command
33. A step in synoptic planning wherein a planning must have a mean for evaluation, and without an accurate beginning
database there is no reference point on which to formulate access or failure.
A. Identify and Analyze Problems
B. Describes Present situation
C. Identify alternative course of action
D. Develop projections and consider alternative future states
34. What is a process of diagnosing what is already has and don’t have. What is referred to this?
A. need assessment B. goal objective setting
C. selection of methodology D. cost benefit assessment
35. Which is not part of the group?
A. education for police officers
B. procurement of modern police equipment
C. police professionalization
D. specialized trainings for special units
36. An inspector in charge of shift or platoon. What is referred to this?
A. staff supervisor B. disposition officer
C. deskman D. dispatcher

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37. Your assignment is to receive phone calls from the public and reports from mobile patrol crews. You are what?
A. staff supervisor B. disposition officer
C. deskman D. dispatcher
38. You are the patrolman in charge of the radio control room that are dispatching mobile patrol crew to scene of
assignments, transmitting, and receiving, recording radio messages. You referred as what?
A. staff supervisor B. disposition officer
C. deskman D. dispatcher
39. RA 4864 was better known as the police act of 1966 which has given the chance for the office of the NAPOLCOM to
be created however it was repealed because of the martial law on:
A. September 8, 1966 B. September 21, 1972
C. September 8, 1977 D. September 21, 1966
40. What is the approach appropriate for police agencies as it is based on a problem-oriented approach to planning?
A. incremental planning B. transactive planning
C. synoptic planning D. radical planning

DIFFICULT – RED QUESTIONS

1. The police when unable to think of where else to turn and the facts that police are often the only available source of
help is the primary reason that these type of services are provided by police department.
A. Apprehension
B. Sense of community security and satisfaction
C. Non criminal related services
D. Recovery of stolen property
2. You are the Patrol Supervisor for morning shift, you don’t have enough men to cover all the patrol beats. Which of the
following will you implement?
A. Assign roving patrol with no foot patrol
B. Assign mobile patrol only in strategic place
C. Maintain your patrolmen in the station and just wait for calls for police assistance
D. Assign foot patrol in congested and busy patrol beats but assign a roving mobile patrol to cover beats which
are not covered by foot patrol.
3. The first step a dispatcher must take when a felony-in-progress call has been received through telephone or by direct
alarm signal is to?
A. assign an investigator to investigate the witness
B. clear the air for emergency broadcast
C. call the investigators to report to crime scene
D. send augmentation force
4. The Chief of Police was formally informed of his subordinates’ improper or unlawful act but tolerated it and he failed to
do something to prevent the occurrence of the same. The COP can be held liable under the doctrine of:
A. Command Responsibility B. Gross Negligence
C. Gross Insubordination D. Public Accountability
5. The COP evaluates the types of program they implemented. What program evaluation being used if the evaluation
focuses on how the programs of activities are being performed?
A. Program evaluation B. Process evaluation
C. Impact evaluation D. Definition of evaluation method
6. The random and unpredictable character of patrol, cultivation of feeling of police omnipresence, high hazard areas,
adequacy of the number of man to meet the need, likelihood of criminal apprehension, and safety of control officers
determine:
A. patrol coverage and deployment
B. degree of police-community relations
C. type of weapon to be used
D. deployment of intelligence agent
7. As one of the future researchers in the PNP; you were given a task to present your output showing the comparison of
crime statistics. What type of research are you going to prepare?
A. Observation B. Experimentation
C. Forecasting D. Review of previous research

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8. Going east while foot patrolling and turning right after reaching the end of your beat and turning right after reaching the
other end of the road and again turning right until you completed the cycle by reaching back to your origin of patrolling.
What patrol pattern have you applied?
A. clockwise B. straightway
C. counter clockwise D. free-wheeling
9. You are a chief of police of Marikina City. In planning you should know where you are going and how to be there. What
skill should you possess?
A. Good analytical mind B. Forecasting
C. sound objective setting D. prioritizing
10. PO1 Juggy uses his own judgment to decide in a particular situation that comes his way. This description is refers to
what?
A. The use of investigation B. The use of supervision
C. The use of discretion D. The use of crime prevention